Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
Vol. 6 No. 7 (2022): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research

Growth Profile in Pediatric Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang

Michael Mettafortuna Sephberlian (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas/ Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia)
Eka Agustia Rini (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas/ Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia)

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Publish Date
30 May 2022

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a glucose metabolism disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia that often occurs and is a major health problem. During puberty, increased Growth Hormone (GH) secretion results in increased insulin resistance. This study aimed to describe the growth profile of pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital. Methods: A descriptive retrospective study with conducted by collecting data on body height, HbA1C level, and status of puberty from medical records at the pediatric ward of Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital from January 2019 - December 2020. Results: The sample was 67 (63 T1DM, 2 T2DM, and 2 double DM). Ten of them with short stature (8 with poor metabolic control). Conclusion: Children with DM may experience growth disturbance.

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Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
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bsm

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HM Publisher

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience

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This journal welcomes the submission of articles that offering a sensible transfer of basic research to applied clinical medicine. BioScientia Medicina covers the latest developments in various fields of biomedicine with special attention to : 1.Rhemumatology 2.Molecular aspect of Indonesia ...